White Sand Dunes (Bàu Trắng)
Đồi Cát Trắng
A vast white desert and White Lake (Lotus Lake), about 25 km northeast of Mui Ne. Ride jeeps or off-road motorbikes across the sand to watch the sunrise.
The White Sand Dunes (Đồi Cát Trắng, also known as Bàu Trắng, the White Lake Dunes) lie by the sea about 25 to 30 km northeast of Mui Ne. They are the largest dune field in the Mui Ne area. Rolling white dunes rise tens of metres high, constantly reshaped by the wind, and the landscape rivals a desert, earning it the nickname Vietnam's Sahara. Beside the dunes lies a freshwater lake called White Lake (Bàu Trắng). In summer, lotus flowers bloom across its surface, so it is also known as Lotus Lake, creating a striking contrast with the sand. Most visitors join the sunrise jeep tour that leaves at 4 a.m. (about 4 to 5 hours, including the Red Sand Dunes, a fishing village and Fairy Stream). Once there, you can climb the dunes on foot or rent an ATV or sand buggy to race across them. Prices start from about 300,000 to 600,000 VND depending on duration and vehicle, and you should agree on the price in advance. A small entrance fee is charged. At sunrise the dunes turn golden, which makes them ideal for photography. Notes: the sand is extremely hot during the day, so go at sunrise or before sunset. Wear sandals that are easy to take off. Walking barefoot on sand is most comfortable, but at midday it will burn your feet. Protect your camera lens from wind-blown sand. There is no shade on the dunes, so bring plenty of drinking water.
Opening hours
Approx. 05:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Hon Rom
- Red Sand Dunes
- Mui Ne Fishing Village
- Fairy Stream
- Mui Ne Beach
- Sealinks Wine Castle
- Ong Dia Rock Beach
- Fishermen Show (Huyen Thoai Lang Chai)